Michigan BRZ/FRS Random Chat and spotted thread.

[eikond]

Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

The deal I got was pretty incredible, I had a bonus cash voucher towards a new product in addition to employee discount and GM recently took 4k off the MSRP price recently on the 2013s... I leased it but based on the lease price and the gas saved, it was a no-brainer.

I was talking to the sales guy yesterday and he was saying the deals on trucks right now are REALLY good as well.

But yea, I really need to get the bugeye out of my driveway ASAP sooo I'm going to suggest that is the way you should go

If you still have it after i close on my house then I might just buy it from you. I can't do anything at all until then.

The truck deals were a little better for me a couple months ago because they had a $2k lease conquest program going on. Now they have a GM truck loyalty program.. and since I don't own a GM truck currently I don't get the extra funds. It's still an amazing deal.. $38k msrp truck for around $200 a month. but not as good as it was before.. I think I could have gotten one for like $169 a month.

Still I could see doing a lease on a volt as well. 10k per year would cover my drive to and from work. If it was like $250 a month or so with almost no gas out of pocket.. and I think the tax credits and free 220 charging system make it really attractive.. if those still exist for a lease

the only problem is that I hate driving the volt. Those regen brakes drive me nuts.. and that stupid plastic touch sensitive dash.. yuck!!!

[Cameronghanson]

Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

The deal I got was pretty incredible, I had a bonus cash voucher towards a new product in addition to employee discount and GM recently took 4k off the MSRP price recently on the 2013s... I leased it but based on the lease price and the gas saved, it was a no-brainer.

I was talking to the sales guy yesterday and he was saying the deals on trucks right now are REALLY good as well.

But yea, I really need to get the bugeye out of my driveway ASAP sooo I'm going to suggest that is the way you should go

yeah! electric cars all the way. My model S should be here this weekend. we win the green award.

[racecaresuaceb]

Originally Posted by jasper

I got to talk to a few of the people at 3 balls racing and they seem like a really cool bunch I am looking forward to tracking with them. I will be at Grattan on the 31st of next month with the fr-s and possibly the challenger as well.

Sent from my Q10

Awesome! I am planning to be there that weekend as well. Looking forward to going back to Grattan.

[eikond]

Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

yeah! electric cars all the way. My model S should be here this weekend. we win the green award.

I'd love a ride in the Tesla some day!

[Cameronghanson]

Originally Posted by eikond

I'd love a ride in the Tesla some day!

Deal! It's strange it's kinda like a sailboat. Quick but all you hear is wind noise and tires

[racecaresuaceb]

Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

Deal! It's strange it's kinda like a sailboat. Quick but all you hear is wind noise and tires

That sounds interesting. All those torques right from 0 rpm must be addictive.

[eikond]

Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

Deal! It's strange it's kinda like a sailboat. Quick but all you hear is wind noise and tires

I've driven two generations of Prius and a Volt, so I have some experience with the torque and lack of noise that you get in a hybrid or electric car.. The difference is that those cars are very slow and terrible handling and not very luxurious. The Tesla on the other hand..... I can't wait to see it.

[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by Cameronghanson

yeah! electric cars all the way. My model S should be here this weekend. we win the green award.

Those model S's are impressive to say the least. I love my volt, I think it's a perfect complementary utilitarian vehicle to go with the BRZ. I think it is just a very pleasant place to be, and my son is loving the piece and quiet riding around in it.

[Mac1235]

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but electric cars have one HUGE flaw. Once you buy it if you put any amount of time or miles in/on the car don't expect to sell it. No one will buy used versions of these cars with any amount of miles on them because the battery has a shelf life and a big ass price tag. So if you buy a used version of an electric car and it requires a battery anytime in the next 3 years you just ate the price of the car over again. Now keep in mind this doesn't detract from how cool the Tesla cars are and how practical the Volt is, and if you plan on using these until they die, it will be worth it.

On a side note, Woodward activity is getting crazy. They have hot dog carts out selling food in the Shell station parking lot. There was a good 200+ people in the Men's Warehouse parking lot and there was non stop drag racing. If you step outside of my house all you can hear is engines.

[Accurate Race Shop]

I'll have to make the trip out to woodward one night sounds like a good time. My friend owns a tattoo shop in Fenton and is having an open house with raffles and prizes for charity tomorrow. He says that if any one shows up with an FR-S/BRZ he will give us special parking to show them off sense I have the only one in this area and a lot of people have been wanting to check them out up here. PM for the address and details if anyone is going to be up this direction tomorrow.

[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but electric cars have one HUGE flaw. Once you buy it if you put any amount of time or miles in/on the car don't expect to sell it. No one will buy used versions of these cars with any amount of miles on them because the battery has a shelf life and a big ass price tag. So if you buy a used version of an electric car and it requires a battery anytime in the next 3 years you just ate the price of the car over again. Now keep in mind this doesn't detract from how cool the Tesla cars are and how practical the Volt is, and if you plan on using these until they die, it will be worth it.

Simple solution: 3 year lease.

And it's not as detrimental as you think, pack prices will come down significantly by the time they need to be replaced in large quantities. Right now replacement packs are very expensive but they are also under warranty for 10 years 100k miles.

[FiRStsc10n]

Warren Toyota has a 10 Series MT on the lot for past 2 days.

[Cameronghanson]

Originally Posted by racecaresuaceb

That sounds interesting. All those torques right from 0 rpm must be addictive.

Very haha but I still mostly will drive the brz. I love the noise and revving

[Cameronghanson]

Originally Posted by Mac1235

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade but electric cars have one HUGE flaw. Once you buy it if you put any amount of time or miles in/on the car don't expect to sell it. No one will buy used versions of these cars with any amount of miles on them because the battery has a shelf life and a big ass price tag. So if you buy a used version of an electric car and it requires a battery anytime in the next 3 years you just ate the price of the car over again. Now keep in mind this doesn't detract from how cool the Tesla cars are and how practical the Volt is, and if you plan on using these until they die, it will be worth it.

On a side note, Woodward activity is getting crazy. They have hot dog carts out selling food in the Shell station parking lot. There was a good 200+ people in the Men's Warehouse parking lot and there was non stop drag racing. If you step outside of my house all you can hear is engines.

I think tesla is doing that battery swap thing. That should help will resale but it is just a new car. Oh well